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Aug 243 min read

"Healer" by Sid Ghosh

Healer Cameras from these corners chase the demons off withering joy. Can I feel joy without that flash? - Sid Ghosh Reflection Sid...

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APC Admin

Jul 285 min read

Financial Fitness the Neurodiverse Way

Here are some tips for balancing your budget!

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No Song Left Unsung: How Non-Speakers use Songwriting as a Creative Outlet

Christiana Tunnicliffe

Jun 162 min read

No Song Left Unsung: How Non-Speakers use Songwriting as a Creative Outlet

Learn how spellers and typers use their words to bring a new perspective to music!

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Putting In The Miles: On Being an Autistic Runner

APC Admin

May 184 min read

Putting In The Miles: On Being an Autistic Runner

How running helps me navigate the chaos of everyday life.

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You Can't Pour Creativity From a Burned Out Cup

APC Admin

Apr 114 min read

You Can't Pour Creativity From a Burned Out Cup

Are you in control of your schedule, or is your schedule controlling you?

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Disability is a spectrum, not a monolith

Christiana Tunnicliffe

Apr 76 min read

Disability is a spectrum, not a monolith

And what does this mean for the autism spectrum?

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Autistics take the wheel: learning to drive as an autistic teen

Christiana Tunnicliffe

Mar 24 min read

Autistics take the wheel: learning to drive as an autistic teen

Are you or someone you know nervous about driving? Start (your engines) here!

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Cooking for Neurodivergents: eat, drink, and be merry!

Christiana Tunnicliffe

Jan 193 min read

Cooking for Neurodivergents: eat, drink, and be merry!

If you too have also been afraid that your food will spontaneously burst into flames while cooking, this one's for you!

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Graduate School Applications, the next step

Luka Brave

Jan 54 min read

Graduate School Applications, the next step

Graduate school application season is coming up soon, leaving many people wondering just what it takes to apply and be accepted...

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Autistics in customer service – things to consider

Christiana Tunnicliffe

Oct 5, 20234 min read

Autistics in customer service – things to consider

With the service industry being so widespread, sometimes autistic people take these jobs.

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Creative block? Start your spooky season with the Skeleton Method

Kris Herrick

Sep 14, 20235 min read

Creative block? Start your spooky season with the Skeleton Method

How do you start a creative project when you don't know what it's supposed to look like?

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Luka Brave

Sep 6, 20232 min read

Autism and Gender Diversity

Even if you don’t understand something or can’t relate to something, that thing can still be respected and honored.

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I’m not like Wednesday, but I totally get her!

Christiana Tunnicliffe

Sep 1, 20233 min read

I’m not like Wednesday, but I totally get her!

[Y’all ready for spooky season? I sure am! Let’s talk about a great show with spooky vibes!] Before I had a chance to watch the show...

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Christiana Tunnicliffe

Aug 24, 20234 min read

An Autistic’s guide to energy storage

Like the Feruchemists of Brandon Sanderson's Mistborn novels, Autistics are more powerful when we store up our energy!

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Special interest or hyperfixation--what's the difference?

Luka Brave

Aug 10, 20232 min read

Special interest or hyperfixation--what's the difference?

Members of the neurodivergent community use the terms "special interest" and "hyperfixation" to describe their passions.

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Christiana Tunnicliffe

Aug 3, 20233 min read

Energy savers for college and beyond!

When you're an Autistic college student, learning to manage your energy is essential!

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Happy Disability Pride Month (Ways to celebrate!)

Christiana Tunnicliffe

Jul 1, 20233 min read

Happy Disability Pride Month (Ways to celebrate!)

In honor of Disability Pride Month, we can take a look back at the ADA, what it means for us today, and how we can celebrate!

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4 things Autistics should consider when choosing a therapist

Christiana Tunnicliffe

Apr 27, 20233 min read

4 things Autistics should consider when choosing a therapist

A kind, skilled therapist can greatly benefit Autistics who are looking to work with mental health specialists. Here's what to look for!

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Proven strategies for getting some dang sleep

Kris Herrick

Apr 16, 20236 min read

Proven strategies for getting some dang sleep

Are you sick and tired of not being able to sleep because your neurodivergent brain won't stop being so extra spicy? Yeah, me too.

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3 strategies to rebel against perfectionism

Christiana Tunnicliffe

Apr 5, 20233 min read

3 strategies to rebel against perfectionism

Perfectionism can be draining and cause us to feel worse about ourselves than we actually should.

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